ℹ️ A driver’s No. 1 mechanic holds a number of important responsibilities, but one crucial task is ensuring the driver safely exits the garage and enters the fast lane.
Once they are sure the car is mechanically ready, the No. 1 will get confirmation from the race engineer when it’s time to head out on track. Whilst they will try to release the car at the exact second stated on the run plan, the mechanic must ensure that there is no chance of contact with any other cars also in pit lane, checking multiple times before giving the go-ahead 🤚
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